Battery

So after the post holiday cold spell, I decided to crank the bike up for its bi-weekly warm up once it got above 40F, and it wouldn't crank long enough to start before the dreaded clicking starte...

https://www.suzuki800.com/t6805-battery-replacement-conundrum

Hello! My C800 MY2007 uses YTX-12-BS 12V 10Ah as a stock battery. I'd like to replace it with a different one with as many amp hours as possible while still having it located under the seat like ...

https://www.suzuki800.com/t7512-c800-battery-recommendation

Morning Folks I purchased a 1999 VZ800 as a project bike with issues which I'm working through. One of the issues is with the charging system on this bike. With the bike running I'm only reading ...

https://www.suzuki800.com/t7257-vz800-charging-issue

Long story short, washed my bike, rinsed with a normal hose. Tried to start and nothing. I could notice a very faint sizzling noise for a while which went away when I took the neg lead off the ba...

https://www.suzuki800.com/t7191-wont-start-after-washing-bike-urgent-help-needed

I have a problem starting my vl800 k5. Sometimes it starts first times but quite often it just clicks when I press the starter button. The battery is new, could anybody advise me what the problem...

https://www.suzuki800.com/t6942-ignition-problem-vl800-k5

Hi there, This afternoon I was cruising in the nearby villages. I've stopped for a minute or two and the bike was just dead. It turned out that the battery suddenly died. Luckily it didn't happen...

https://www.suzuki800.com/t6661-is-120a-battery-enough-for-the-m800

My Suzuki VS800 Intruder bike stalled on the road without any electrical power. i.e. turn ignition key ON and yes, kill switch is on but no signal lights, headight or indicators on the dashboard....

https://www.suzuki800.com/t6588-help-no-electrical-power-from-battery

I have been researching batteries recently because I am looking at getting a new one for my bike as mentioned in another post. The issue with the Intruder as per the stock battery is that unless ...

https://www.suzuki800.com/t2130-mr-intruders-battery-upgrade-mod

I'm looking to remove the battery for charging while the machine is not in use. I can only find removal instruction for earlier models. The battery is located under the seat. I do see a plate whi...

https://www.suzuki800.com/t5760-battery-removal-m800-2010

Hi everyone, The c800 has been sitting idle for a few weeks! yes I know should use it as much as the orange girl machine but its just not practical when filtering through mentally heavy London tr...

https://www.suzuki800.com/t5744-battery-connections-charging

I was looking at buying a battery monitor (http://cpc.farnell.com/velleman-kit/mk189/12v-car-battery-monitor-kit/dp/HK01455?ost=battery+monitor&selectedCategoryId=) but then I came across this, a...

https://www.suzuki800.com/t5595-bluetooth-battery-monitor

As title, Aldi will have there battery charger on 'Special Buy' on 22nd Oct: https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuys/thu-22-oct/product-detail/ps/p/car-battery-charger-2/

https://www.suzuki800.com/t5536-heads-up-aldi-battery-charger-due-22nd-oct

I just happened to walk in the garage and could hear a feint clicking noise coming from the alarm. Pressed the alarm button on the fob and nothing. Turned the ignition and nothing, not even the d...

https://www.suzuki800.com/t5526-battery-completely-dead-after-about-4-weeks

Went to start the VX last night and it was dead so I went out on the GPZ instead. When I got home I put the battery on charge. Just popped out to the garage and it was still dead, so I started it...

https://www.suzuki800.com/t5442-rr-battery-second-opinion

I have a battery that is to all intense and purposes duff, only gives out a reading of a few volts. It is desulfated up beyond normal desulfation capability. I don't like duff batteries so I will...

https://www.suzuki800.com/t5206-duff-battery-not-for-long-me-thinks

I was a bit bored today, so I made a trickle charger for the bike. Not sure what the power unit came off but a lot of stuff is charged by the unit I have used. I had a look around and I have nume...

https://www.suzuki800.com/t5210-home-made-battery-trickle-charger

As I am possessed by the evil beast that makes me go over the top on all things battery. I also like to know whats what, I have fitted a voltage meter to my bike. I have a sliding scale LED one f...

https://www.suzuki800.com/t4995-battery-voltage-reader

Glorious weather, everyone out mowing their lawns. Just went to fire her up, crank crank dead. LCD spazzing out due to low battery. Stupidly didnt leave it on the tender, and it has 2 tiny LEDS i...

https://www.suzuki800.com/t5019-a-perfect-riding-day-ruined-battery

Don't forget to maintain your battery properly, just forgetting about it and just riding is cause for problems later. I have not even looked at my battery for nearly 2 years since it was brand ne...

https://www.suzuki800.com/t4888-battery-maintanance-don-t-forget-it

I'm not used to ride on winter, so my conventional battery is discharged for a long time Searching the internet I found Lithium Baterries These batteries not only has an increased Start Power, th...

https://www.suzuki800.com/t4705-lithium-battery

Have found a site that sells Lithium motorcycle batteries and chargers, have had a look at the battery and it looks very well manufactured, the site is ( eclipsebikes.com ) ,(will have to learn...

https://www.suzuki800.com/t4835-lithium-battery

Good evening all SO i have reposted this due to a newbi mistake :S so I have an intruder 800 (1997). When I got the Bike it was stored outside in the elements and I believe that this has led to c...

https://www.suzuki800.com/t4772-power-problems

(Copied From Doc Cox's Virago Thread) Decided today would be a good time to get the bike running, but one flat battery, so, out with the spare but some previous owner had badly damaged one of the...

https://www.suzuki800.com/t4749-damaged-battery-repaired

My mate who a m800 left his heated grips on and flattend his battery. He jump started it from his car, now he has the dial going around and the Fi light coming on and off. Any ideas would be gr...

https://www.suzuki800.com/t4673-flat-battery

10amp fuse blew yesterday while I was out, anyway, I have a pdf copy of the manual but the wiring schematic is not a good copy with lines missing and words blurred, has anyone got a schematic fo...

https://www.suzuki800.com/t4611-has-anyone-got-a-wiring-schematic-for-a-vx800

Lidl and Aldi often do these. Lidl has one in this week: http://www.lidl.co.uk/en/our-offers-2491.htm?action=showDetail&id=16838 £13.99*Each Intelligent microprocessor control with diagnostics ...

https://www.suzuki800.com/t4473-lidl-aldi-intelligent-charger

I have recently read with great interest your battery related conversations regarding battery charging and conditioning. As I will be buying a battery charger again this year for my motorcycle, ...

https://www.suzuki800.com/t3665-which-all-in-one-battery-charger-and-desulphator

This one is for the clever buggers who know more than me like Doc Cox but anyone with knowledge please chip in.  Got a battery that is only at 12.4 volts  when fully charged & will let me down ...

https://www.suzuki800.com/t3414-dead-or-dying-battery-thread

I've ordered a Oxford Oximiser 900 and am thinking of attaching the permanent connection by drilling a hole through the plastic surround case that the battery and that sits in and through the too...

https://www.suzuki800.com/t3425-permanent-battery-optimiser-lead

So my battery died last night and I had to jump start it from the car. Fully Charged it last night. Won't turn over today again. There is a strange sulphur smell coming from the battery area now ...

https://www.suzuki800.com/t2905-dead-battery

I was wondering if any one could help with this small problem, a friend of mine has an optimate3 charger plugged into his bike when it is not in use, however recently the charger has been showing...

https://www.suzuki800.com/t2848-optimate-3-charger-battery-possible-issue

OK, so today with a bit of time on my hands I fitted the accessory socket, so here's some pics & a bit of feedback. STEP 1) The first step is to sort out the bracket, which comes with a metal cla...

https://www.suzuki800.com/t1916-mid-range-12v-accessory-socket-fitted

Got one of these today from ALDI for less than a fiver. Handles both 12v and mains. Doesn't give voltage level, but tells you +ve and -ve which is dead handy when wiring in accessories etc....

https://www.suzuki800.com/t1917-cheapo-electircal-test-meter-aldi

I'm extremely new to motorcycle maintenance. Over the winter my battery lost its juice so I borrowed a motorcycle battery charger and want to get her back up and running. That being said, the bat...

https://www.suzuki800.com/t2283-charge-battery-using-relay

Appreciate some advice if any one has the same problem with poor starting. If I leave my bike for more than a couple of days cold starting is very poor, its almost as if the battery is discharged...

https://www.suzuki800.com/t2098-poor-starting

I have been looking at batteries and the price range is quite wide. What kind of price do you need to pay for a decent battery also what are your thoughts on sealed acid or gel? All input welcome...

https://www.suzuki800.com/t2124-battery

Ah..the battery died as my landlord popped over without warning and...STUPIDLY...I left the ignition on...meaning the light were on for about 20 minutes :( Just came back from Halfords with Oximi...

https://www.suzuki800.com/t2034-battery-died

I know we've talked about 12v sockets before. All the choices I've found seem to be cheap looking black plastic ones like THIS or the swanky Kuryakin bullet shaped ones like THESE BEAUTIES at $67...

https://www.suzuki800.com/t1754-mid-range-chrome-12v-power-socket

Just wondered if the guys that don't get to ride as often as the would like use float chargers or maybe even those that do use them as well? I have mates that plug there bikes in to a float charg...

https://www.suzuki800.com/t743-winter-battery-care

After week after week of non stop rain I was delighted to see the weather perk up last night. Got all my bike gear on, removed the usual flotsam & jetsom form the garage to actually dig my bike o...

https://www.suzuki800.com/t1685-boooooo-flat-battery

On my bike I have an voltage meter on my handlebars and noticed lately that it wasn't showing the power that it used too, since adding my home made light-bar. I still need to do some checks but I...

https://www.suzuki800.com/t1561-total-available-electrical-power-draw

hi can any one help with my 07 intruder.. the battery goes flat after about 60 miles.. have had the battery checked along with the alternator which is not an alternator, cant think of the name.. ...

https://www.suzuki800.com/t1525-flat-battery-help

I have discovered the 12v accessory power outlet in my VZ800 (K8) (2008 M800 by any other name) 's headlight. It terminates in a white connector with 2 terminals which seem to be at 90 degrees to...

https://www.suzuki800.com/t940-12v-power-outlet-in-headlight-bucket-m800-c800

I recently bought a 5 in 1 heavy duty jump starter from Maplins for £59.99 which I thought was good as it sells for £89.99 in Argos. Its a well handy little tool as it has the 12v 300amp jump s...

https://www.suzuki800.com/t1073-5-in-1-heavy-duty-jump-starter-modified

Looking for resonable priced battery. Had a search around and they all seem to be over £60 quid. I'll be investing in a trickle charger this time aswell as my alarm seems to destroy my battery w...

https://www.suzuki800.com/t1080-looking-for-resonable-priced-battery-anyone-no-where-can-get-one

I am going to put a 12v power outlet on the girl as well as some pillion floor boards and have ordered both I guess I will have them both within a couple of weeks, I cant believe how easy it is t...

https://www.suzuki800.com/t882-going-to-add-a-power-outlet-to-vl800

Have a look at this, a simple but very handy charger for people who store their bikes where they have no electricity .................................................................................

https://www.suzuki800.com/t876-solar-battery-charger

Just got a new battery for my c50t £27.00 from bournemouth battery centre

https://www.suzuki800.com/t858-new-battery-for-c50t

I have been looking at led's as an additional rear brake light. Just need to find the right strip with 'personality'. For engine lighting, I'm thinking of trying solar powered ones like you put i...

https://www.suzuki800.com/t838-free-alternative-power-sauce

Since almost all of the manufactures don't install any gauges, you only know if you have a charging problem when the bike stops! This LED gauge allows you to monitor your electrical system and is...

https://www.suzuki800.com/t62-suzuki-c800-l-e-d-battery-gauge-kuryakyn